Honor 9i vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Honor 9i (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 20/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9i doesn't; the Honor 9i is noticeably lighter (152g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9i
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Honor 9i better?
- Lighter: 152g vs 219g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9i vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 68 points higher (88/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (98/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 9i (81/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (89/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9i significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (87/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9i | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.2×71.8×7.7 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 152 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 9i
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9i
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (98/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 9i (81/100 vs 62/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (87/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (89/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9i significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (87/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9i or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9i by 68 points (88/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9i and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor 9i has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9i or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9i or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9i over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.